Store Manager - South Shore Plaza

AKIRA Store Manager

Founded in 2002 with our first women's boutique in Chicago, AKIRA has grown into a national fashion powerhouse with 35+ retail locations and a thriving eCommerce platform at

AKIRA Store Managers are fanatical salespeople driven by goals and dedicated to servant leadership. They ensure customers are styled by knowledgeable experts, inspire a high‑performing team, and adopt an ownership mindset to exceed personal and store objectives.

• Recruit, interview, and onboard exceptional employees and managers.
• Train, mentor, and retain top‑tier talent to foster growth and excellence.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive, energized store atmosphere.
• Elevate the selling culture by championing AKIRA’s 5 Steps of Selling.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback in real‑time and through written communication.
• Inspire and motivate employees and managers to perform at their best.
• Ensure seamless store operations and maintain impeccable visual presentation.
• Uphold and enforce all AKIRA policies with consistency and integrity.
• Exceed individual sales goals with enthusiasm and determination.
• Drive the store’s daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to surpass expectations.
• Lead by example to embody and promote AKIRA’s culture and Code of Conduct through our 4 Principles.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in store management.
• Passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends.
• Unwavering work ethic and dedication to excellence.
• Proven leadership skills that inspire and guide a team.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.
• High motivation with a proactive sense of urgency.
• At least one year of retail management experience.
• Expertise in supervising, motivating, and effectively directing employees.
• Flexibility to adapt to new directions and embrace change enthusiastically.
• Comprehensive knowledge of visual merchandising and superior customer service practices.
• Strong understanding of store operations, including inventory management, loss prevention, retail systems, and budget preparation.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with a hands‑on approach.
• Collaborative mindset fostering strong and sustainable relationships with employees and managers.

• Move product, supplies, and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10‑12 hour shift.

AKIRA believes that treating everyone in a first‑class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. We continuously strive to cultivate a workforce where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to an environment that values differences, ideas, and experiences.

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities.

Job Type: Full Time

Starting Pay: $70,000 – $85,000 annually (may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors).